Winners Announced in the 22nd Annual Walgreens National Concerto Competition

Midwest Young Artists Conservatory

Christine Escobar

Updated 1/2/2019 7:22 AM

Over 250 exceptional young musicians from all corners of the country, competed in Midwest Young Artists Conservatory's 22nd Annual Walgreens National Concerto Competition from December 27 to 29 at Ravinia's Bennett Gordon Hall and the MYAC Center in Highwood, IL.

Students from elementary through 12th grades competed for more than $20,000 in scholarships and cash prizes in the MYAC Division and the Open Division, which were both further divided into the Junior Level (up to 8th grade) and the Senior Level (9th through 12th graders).

A panel of distinguished judges selected the winners and delivered individual comments on each performance. Most exciting of all, the prize for these young musicians is the chance to perform their winning pieces with MYAC's full orchestras, and on the prestigious "From the Top" radio program. Walgreens Corporation's annual sponsorship enables MYAC to provide students with preeminent artist-educator judges, a video recording of their performance, written performance evaluations, and an inviting and nurturing environment in which to participate.

Overall winners will perform at the February 24th MYAC concert at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University. Category winners are chosen to perform at a Winners Recital at Bennett-Gordon Hall on the Ravinia Campus in Highland Park on March 10, 2019. Winning soloists may also be selected for performance opportunities with Midwest professional and community orchestras.

2018 Walgreens National Concerto Competition Winners:

OVERALL OPEN DIVISION GRAND WINNER: James Baik, cello

*The Overall Open Division Grand Winner is chosen from the Open Junior and Open Senior Division winners.

MYAC's classical, jazz, and choral programs serve students from grade school beginners through advanced pre-collegiate performers. For tickets to any of our future concerts and events, or more information about MYAC's programs visit mya.org or call (847) 926-9898.

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